125000010 - TOWING POINTS

The tow hook, which is supplied with the vehicle, is housed in the tool box, under the carpet in the luggage compartment.

To fit the tow hook, proceed as follows:

• Take the tow hook from the tool kit.
• Remove the cover which is a press fit on the front or rear bumper. WARNING: For this operation, if a screwdriver with a flat pointed blade is used, the point must still be protected using a soft cloth in order to avoid damaging the vehicle.
• Fully tighten the tow hook in its housing.

Make sure that the tow hook is fully tightened (it should complete about 8 revolutions in its threaded housing); thoroughly clean the threaded housing before tightening the hook.

Before starting to tow, turn the ignition ON and then OFF, do not extract it. If the key is extracted the steering lock will come on automatically and it will be impossible to steer the wheels.Whilst towing, remember that as the assistance of the brake servo and the power assisted steering is not available, greater force needs to be exerted on the brake pedal and more effort is required on the steering wheel.Do not use flexible cables when towing and avoid jerky movements. During towing operations, be careful that the fastening joining the joint to the vehicle does not damage adjacent components.When towing the vehicle, it is compulsory to resepct specific highway code regulations relating to the tow hook and procedures for towing on the road.

Do not start the engine whilst the vehicle is being towed.

For versions with Selespeed gearboxes, make sure that the gearbox is in neutral (N) (checking that the vehicle moves when pushed) and proceed in the same way as for towing a regular vehicle with a manual gearbox following the instructions given previously.